We are here to assist you and your business.
Check this page often and follow us on Facebook for updates
Staff are available via phone 757-562-4900 or email
teresa@fsachamber.com - melissa@fsachamber.com
This site is updated as new information becomes available.
Restaurant H.E.L.P. - 12 podcasts and toolkits that restaurant owners can download free of charge
Rebuild VA Grant - Applications open online August 10
FORWARD VIRGINIA GUIDELINES - Phase Three guidelines for all business sectors
SBDC RECOVERY RESOURCE CENTER Comprehensive site with tools to reopen your business
SBDC YouTube Channel Helpful videos on a variety of topics such as marketing promoting your business on the web, best eComerce platforms for small business, 3 things you can do to connect with your customers.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. CDC 24/7 Saving Lives, Protecting People
How to protect yourself - What to do if you are sick
Virginia Department of Health Coronavirus resources and cases in Virginia
For general information visit Coronavirus.gov
RESOURCES - Government
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- Governor of Virginia Facebook Page - Follow for Facebook Live Updates
- Virginia Employment Commission
- Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
- Virginia Tax
- OSHA Fact Sheet - Protecting Workers During a Pandemic
Local
Additional Resources
- U. S. Chamber of Commerce: Resources and Guidelines For Business
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce
- Virginia Small Business Development Center
- Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center (Excellent site for your business questions)
- Hampton Roads Workforce Council
- Better Business Bureau: How to Navigate the Coronavirus Crisis
- Facebook Business Tips & Resources
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs
You are encouraged you to print the paper files and use as worksheets BEFORE you file online.
Seek guidance from your banker, CPA or financial adviser.
Additional Loan Opportunities
Grants
- va30dayfund.com Virginians helping Virginians - Forgivable loans for Virginia small businesses
- The Hampton Roads Workforce Council and Greater Peninsula Workforce Board have received Rapid Response funding from the Governor, through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, to assist employers eligible to remain open during this emergency. Funds are reserved for small businesses (250 employers or less) and may be used to clean facilities and support emergency needs. The grant will support layoff aversion strategies and activities designed to prevent, or minimize the duration of unemployment resulting from layoffs due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 RR Grants Information Sheet
COVID RR Small Business Support Application
Application Process
1. Submit the draft application.
2. Work with a HRWC or GPWB representative to complete the final application and discuss funding reimbursement specifics.
3. Sign the grant award agreement.
4. Implement the project.
5. Work with the HRWC or GPWB representative to report performance outcomes.
Questions may be directed to Jackie Rondeau at:
jrondeau@vcwhamptonroads.org, 757-629-4695
Free Counselling Assistance
Community Assistance Opportunity
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